Real Perspective

producing for John Oliver because of an email listserv

Eli talks to Megan Shub, a Emmy-winning producer who transitioned from the corporate world to the entertainment industry. After nearly a decade in the business, Meagan shares her experience working on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and the personal lessons she’s learned while navigating the unpredictable world of television production—especially as a remote producer in Korea. Links: https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/megan-peck-shub https://www.parents.com/megan-peck-shub-6891274 Get full access to ethereal films at etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe [https://etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

adapting your production company to keep relevant over 10 years

Eli talks to Tony Morin, CEO and owner of Hendy Street Produxions a video production company in Wilmington, NC. Tony gives advice on how to maintain a career, company, and client base, in the ever-changing media landscape. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-morin-70961416/ https://www.hendystreet.com/ Get full access to ethereal films at etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe [https://etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

the people behind paperhand puppet intervention and their legacy of performance activism

Eli catches up with Jan and Donvon, the creative minds behind Paperhand Puppet Intervention in Chapel Hill. They talk about how their puppetry brings activism, love for nature, and hope to the community and share insights into their role in the upcoming Gen X documentary. Links: https://www.paperhandpuppet.org/ Get full access to ethereal films at etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe [https://etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

bringing life to the stories within medical publications

Eli speaks with Simar, a premedical student turned journalist, about his years of experience covering health and policy stories. They discuss the importance of effective communication in medicine—not just in the office but in broader society—and what needs to change in the conversation around healthcare.Links: https://www.simarbajaj.com/ Get full access to ethereal films at etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe [https://etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

the lawyer who took on DuPont and sparked a movement

Eli sits down with Rob Bilott, the lawyer immortalized in the NYT article “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” and the film Dark Waters, where Mark Ruffalo portrays him. Together, they dive into the power of storytelling in the courtroom and discuss their work on the upcoming documentary GenX: the Saga of Forever Chemicals. Links: https://www.taftlaw.com/people/robert-a-bilott/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/10/magazine/the-lawyer-who-became-duponts-worst-nightmare.html Get full access to ethereal films at etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe [https://etherealfilms.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]